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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-24

for the manager at Wizards makes it a
point of distributing some thousands OF dol
lars every year among the deadbeats who
are not decent
TREY TELL THEIR OWN STORY.
The conversation led Col. Frost to go to
the safe and pull out a number of little
tickets, on which were written acknowledg-
ments Of loans and promises to pay on dates
mentioned. The collection is very peculiar
and a perusal of the tickets must make any
one laugh-anyone but the lender of the
money. The Acknowledgements are all so
cordial, the promises to pay are all so EN-
phatic, the dates are all so exactly fixed,
and the payments are all to be made so
soon Sometimes little statements of reve-
nue. are made to show clearly just how the
borrower can certainly pay on the par
ticular day mentioned. Sometimes the
loan is only for an hour or two, sometimes
for day or two, hardly ever SO long as
week. Some are written in very shaky
hands, on account of intoxication; quite
large number contain very solemn oaths,
and terrible imprecations; these, of course,
in order that there may be no doubt about
prompt payment. One read as follows:
Loan even fifty cents, and, as God is my
Judge will return on Monday" That, of
course, was written last year. The sub
scriber has never yet returned, and the
hotel mans only prayer is that he never
NAV,
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In the House.

In the House to-day the special order was
the bill introduced by Mr. Denny, of Floyd
county to amend, revise and consolidate
the common school laws of Georgia. The
bill was considered in committee of the
whole, and Mr.. Denny made four and "a
half-hOur speech explaining its provisions
and urging its passage
When Mr. Denny finished, Mr.. Stewart,
of Rockdale, moved that the committee re-
port the bill back. with a recommendation
against its passage.
Mr.. Gordon, of Chatham, in few forcible
remarks, opposed the motion, insisting on
the need of changes to make the school sys-
TEN more effective and the need of the
little additional money asked to make it so.
He said: Let amendments be made if de
sired, but do not in this summary way
cast away the industrious labor of months
devoted to the elevation of the character
and qualifications of teachers, for that is
the chief feature of the bill He believed
the people would cheerfully stand the ad
ditional expense. He moved that the com
mittee rise and report progress and ask leave
to sit again.
Mr.. Stewards motion prevailed, but when
the bill was reported il was recommitted to
the Committee on Education.
Mr.. Kenan, of Baldwin, offered a resolu-
ton empowering the special committee to
visit and investigate the lunatic asylum
and to employ a stenographer and clerk,
which, after some discussion was agreed to.
Mr.. McCord, of Richmond, presented a
memorial against the convict lease system
which was referred to the Pententiary
Committee.
The House then adjourned
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THE MORNING NEWS
STEAM PRINTING HOUSE,

Whitaker Street
The job Department of the MORNING NEWS,
embracing
JOB AND BOOK PRINTING,
LITHOGRAPHING AND ENGRAVING.
BOOK BINDING AND ACCOUNT BOOK
MANUFACTURING.
is the most complete in the South II is thorough
ly equipped with the most improved machinery,
employs large force of competent workmen,
and carries a full stock of papers OF all
descriptions.
These facilities enable the establishment to
execute orders FOR anything in the above lines
at the shortest notice and the lowest prices CON
sistent with good work Corporations, mer-
chants, manufacturers, mechanics and business
men generally, societies and committees. are
requested TO get estimates from the MORNING
NEWS STEAM PRINTING HOUSE before send
Ing their orders abroad. y r 'TTftI
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Removing Old Landmarks.
From a New York Letter.


As rule New York cares very little
about the past. Its soul is filed with the
present and its cares, and even the relics of
the past are rapidly and recklessly oblitera-
ted to make room for the demands of trade
and speculation. In the beginning of the
present century the block of land bounded
py Whitehall, state street and the Bowling
Green, was occupied by stately dwelling
known as the Government House, which
had been erected by the city at the time
when it expected to remain the capital of
the country. II was never occupied for that
purpose, and was afterward use1 for public
Offices and public hospital until 1t was
sold by the city in 1915, 10 private citizens
with the proviso that the buildings erected
there should be of uniform height, to be
approved by the authorities of the city. A
block of red brick houses, surrounded by dor
mer-windows, substantial in build and com
Portable in aspect, were erected, with stables
in the rear. Here dwelt, when | was boy,
Stephen Whitney, who, next to John Jacob
Aston, was our wealthiest citizen, and other
local nobities. A quarter of century
ago they were made over into business
buildings, without having been changed in
their structure. Now the rage for lofty
Office buildings has seized upon the present
occupants, and they have asked the Alder
men for the privilege OF erecting new Struc-
lures on the lots that shall be suited to
modern IDEAS" OF course, if they shall
make il worth their while to the City Faith
ols Whose first question is always: "What
is il worth to youi1 the privilege will be
accorded them. Yet | think that the men
Of 1919 were in the right when they wished
that the Bowling Green should not be over
Swallowed, and that distant glimpse of the
Battery aud the bay, TO say nothing of the
blue skies, should be caught from lower
Bon lwnv
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POWELL ON DEANS BILL.
THE STATE ONCE ANXIOUS TO SELL
FOR 100000.

. Ono Vote in the House All That Pre-
vented the Sale - 100000 the
Price Put on the Property Seventeen
years Ago-The Funding Bill Passed.
ATLANTA, GA, Aug. 23.--In the Senate
to-day the Funding bill was read the third
time and passed
Mr.. DeJarnette introduced bill provid-
ing for the registration of voters in Morgan
county.
Mr.. James introduced bill to amend the
act incorporating South Rome
Discussion of the Dean bill was then re-
Emed.
Mr.. Northcutt of the Twenty-fifth, the
Atlanta district made an argument against
the bill.
Mr.. Powell of the Twenty-second, favor
ed the passage of the bill. He reviewed the
early history of the State road. He re-
called the fact that after flfty-three miles of
the road had been built at a cost of s., 600,
900, the people got tired of it, and propo-
sition was made in the Legislature to sell it
for 100000. 1t passed the Senate by
II majority, but was defeated in the House
by majority of one Seventeen years ago
there was another proposition introduced in
the Legislature to sell the road and the price
fixed at $4,000, 900 1t would have been
better for the State, better for the people,
and better for our financiers if the road had
been sold for s., 900. He said this much
in reply to the expressions that the PROPOSE
ton to sell the road was something new.
MR.. PowELL's EXPLANATION.
Mr. Powell said the question was used
against him in his election that he would be
in favor of selling the State road. The
question was also not unknown i'll the Cor
don-Bacon campaign. 1t is no new ques
ton The only question is whether the
road has paid as an Investment, and whether
it is paying anything into the Treasury. The
Senator from the Thrty-sixth had not dealt
fairly with this question. Mr.. Powell said
the financial reports demonstrate that this
road ought to pass out of the hands of the
State He quoted some of the figures as
to the value of the road, placing it at the
minimum figure of SS,500,000. 1t has for
the last forty years paid about go per cent,
while the State has paid in interest charges
and 10 per cent So the road has paid the
State practically little or nothing on the in
vestment. Pending the completion of this
speech the Senate adjourned.
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SIX QUARTS AT A DRAUGHT.
The Mighty Deed of Yankee Skipper
Great Drinkers of Rum.
From the London Telegraph.

From the London Telegraph.
Drinking is sea custom not vet dead-at
least if it is dead, the fault is not Jacks
But, even though the economical principles
of owners had suffered perpatuation of the
practice on shipboard, question whether
| the most bibuous of the present race of
sailors could carry il to the height to which
1t was formerly raised. / suppose the very
biggist drink on record is that related bv
Dampler. He relates that there came on
board his ship one Capt. Rawlins, the com
mander of a small New England vessel,
| along with Mr.. John Hooker. They were
asked into the cabin to drink, and bowl
was made containing six quarts. Mr..
| Hooker being drunk to by Capt Rawlins,
who pledged Capt. Hudsweu, and. having
the bowl in his hand, said that he was I'M
der an oath to drink but three draughts of
strong liquor a day, and putting the bowl
to his head, turned it off at one draught
and so making himself drunk, disappointed
us of our expectations until we had made
| another bowl
Twelve pintS to swallow, without sigh
between. But then hard drinking was the
| custom, not on the privateerS only but of
the whole seafaring races of early times
They were educated to it by liberal doses of
! grog. The allowance sometimes rose to a
| pint of rum per man day In the French,
Spanish and Portuguese ships, and very
often in the Dutch, the sailors courage be-
| fore an action was nearly invariably helped
with jacks of brandy, and the doses were
repeated while the fight proceeded, bum
| per being handed between the guns The
men, frenzied by drink, would mix gun
powder with the spirits, supposing that. thus
prepared, there was no better liquor for he
roes. | think it need not be doubted that
more actions were lost than gained by this
custom. How should drunken gunner aim
his piece, and what mischief save to one
another) could mob of inebriated small
arms men do in the tops or along the quer-
terdeckl But if privateersmen could be
found able to swallow six quarts at a
draught, they had customs besides that of
drinking which must have tended TO make
them desperately hardy seasoned men. II
was their practice TO keep their ships clear,
so that the deck was the only bed they had
to lie upon. No hammocks were allowed,
no chairs or tables; they took their meals
upon the deck and lay upon it preserving in
this direction, the old tradition of the buc-
cancers, who denied themselves every
imaginable comfort and convenience that
they might never be mistaken for ANYTHING
else than the savage beasts they were
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ONLY FOUR YEARS OLD,
But His Being Several Miles from
Home Did Not Worry Him.

0uO IaiS DcihS oSNSTdl MICS from
Home Did Not Worry Him.
From the Brookiy,, Eagle
"My name is Davy Roche and wanter
go home, said bright-looking little lad to
Sergt Brophy, as he entered the Seven
tenth Precinct Police Station yesterday
afternoon about o'clock. The child car
ried an uncovered basket in which was a
large loaf of bread
Put down your basket and come here to
me-" said the sergeant kindly. Now,
where do you liver
"At 81 Elm street." was the prompt re-
ply, .and walked all the way up here"
What's your fathers namein
His names Dave, too
Davy was planted on stool behind the
desk, where he devoured large pie which
had been sent for by the sergeant. 1t was
nearly 9 O'Clock when Davy's mother, who
hae learned of the boys whereabouts
through the police of the precinct in which
she lives, entered the station and reclaimed
the runaway.
al sent him for a loaf of bread Mt z
o'clock this morning, explained Mrs. Roche,
''and have not seen him until now
How old is her asked the sergeant
"Onlv years" was the reply
Hell get along said the officer, as the
boy and bic NTsket followed his mother.
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PABLO'S ENCAMPMENT.
Crowds of Visitors Watching the Evo
buttons of the Soldierv.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Aug. 2S--Pablo
Beach to-day has been crowded with visi-
tors watching the troops mannuvres. This
evening the companies were reinforced by
the Pensacola and Milton Rifles and the st.
Augustine Guards The total number of
troops is estimated at $50
All the society people of Jacksonville and
many towns in Florida are present, and the
week will be a gala one
The Board of Trade to-day sent formal
invitation to President Cleveland to visit
Jacksonville.
Judge Lotion Jones opened the Criminal
Court to-day. Nothing of importance was
done, and the time was spent in getting
cases ready.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.
IMPORTED PIANOS.

The first Piano was invented by German.
The first Pianos used in this country were sold
by Jacob Aston, a German. They we're imported
from Europe long before a Piano factory was
established in the United States. To-day the
best and principal Piano makers in the United
States are Germans and their descendants.
Our country manufactures more Pianos than
all the rest of the world combined, for the
simple reason of the great growth in its popula-
ton. II is for this cause that our factories are
larger being equipped with the best labor
saving machinery. There is no question that
American Pianos stand in the front rank of all
the makes in the world 1t has been our re-
peated experience while in Europe to hear
Piano-makers candidly admit that Steinway &
Sons, New York, make the best and most arts
tic instruments in the world, and that the Euro
pean makers have adopted the
STEINWAY SYSTEM.
Steinway & Sons Pianos were in such demand
that they established a factory in Hamburg
the only American factory in Europe. This
is the bright side of our American Piano manu-
facture. Unfortunately there is also a very dark
side. viz: The rascally and fraudulent imitation
and Stencil Piano business There are makers
who manufacture what they call Piano, but
what properly must be styled rattle box"
stuff for the sounding boards, iron frames from
the cheapest iron, the lowest quality of felt
leather and cloth for the hammers, in fact the
entire, q bogus affair. After that box receives a
few coats Of cheap varnish it deceves the pur-
chaser unacquainted with the article. Outside
new, bright varnish; but oh, the inside, Like a
grave, flowers on the outside. decay underneath
Generally these makers sell their boxes without
guarantees, selling only to dealers, preferring to
mark them with the dealers NAME or any name
the dealer may order to have on them-in
many cases a fancy name, or one in fraudulent
imitation of genuine and well known maker.
We, knowing these swindles and frauds, had
either to become party to it, by selling such
trash or quit the business. Happily, European
Pianos honestly and conscientiously made by
old established houses, furnished us instruments
superior in quality and at a less price, on ac-
COAST of cheapness of material and labor, good,
honest work and good material Thes, are our
reasons for importing this season larger
quantity, because they have given excellent
satisfaction, and purchasers stand ready to
testify to these facts. We claim to have studied
the Piano business thoroughly and know
whereof we speak.
We conduct our business on the good old ante
bellum principles, and not on the principle 1.-THE
end sanctifes the means"
In a few years my son will enter into our bust
ness, and he must and will find the same princi-
pies of honesty and truth as are now taught
him by firm a century old.
SCHREtNER'S MUSIC HOUSE.
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Capt. Richard Recovering.

STARKE, FLA, Aug. 23.-Capt. ]. C.
George Millen, is resting quietly, and will
probably recover, although the ball has not
been found, having entered the bones of the
face between the eyes, and ranged down
ward and toward the left ear, passing back
of the left eye, and perhaps severing the
optic nerve, and consequently destroying
that organ
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-24
suwannee Goes for Prohibition.

LIVE OAK, FLA, Aug. 23-The liquor
question was settled here to-day, the Pro-
hibitionists carrying the day by large
majority. Six districts give a majority Of
306 for prohibition. Eight districts vet to
hear from will swell the majority to 800
The day passed quietly. Both parties
exerted themselves to the utmost. Anvils
are booming, and the greatest rejoicing is
going on
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-24
Saw Mills Burned.

CRESCENT CITY, FLA, Aug. 23.-The
Crescent City Saw Mills. owned by l.. f.
Willis, were burned on Saturday night last.
The loss is estimated at $50, 600 with no in
surance. He will probably rebuild
The dry weather still continues and orange
trees are suffering some.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-24
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

WEHRENBERG.-T friends and acquaint-
ance of William A Wehrenberg and family and
Charles Sci er and family are respectfully in
vited to attend the funeral of WILLIAM A.
WEHRENBERG from his late residence 90
Broughton street. at O'Clock THIS AFTER
NOON.
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Amount saved Policy holders
from table rates. ..............S 45, S43 $40 IS |

Amount saved POncy holders
AN IDEAL LIFE INSURANCE CONT RACT.
The New York Life Insurance Company, 346
and 34S Broadway, New HOrk, with cash assets
of over Seventy-hve million dollars, has lately
perfected a Non Forfeitabe FIVE Year Dividend
Policy. which provides for
First. 4 surrender value IN PAID-UP INSURANCE
at any time after three years
Second. A surrender value in CASH at the end
of ANY five-year period after issue.
Third. An accumulated dividend in cash,
paid-up insurance, or annuity, at the end of
EACH tive-year period
Fourth. Freedom of action with respect to
occupation, residence and travel
Fifth. Death Claims under these policies are
payable Immediately upon the receipt, and APP
proval by the Com any, of the required proofs
of death, and with every Death Claim is paid a
Mortuary Dividend equal to fifty per cent. of
all premiums paid during the fiveyear period
in which death occurs.
r. H. PLANT,
General Agent Ga, Fla. and Tenn, Macon, Ga
A. T. CHAPMAN,
Asst. Supt. of Agencies Ga, Fla. and Tenn.
}. T. BROOKS.
Local Agent, 135 and 1877 Bay street.
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COMPREHENSIVE NOTICES.
NOTICE

NOIICI.
NOTICE is hereby given that the copartner-
4 ship heretofore cNtting between JOSEPH
D. WEED and GEORGE COIiNWELL. uu ,tr
the firm style Of WEED a CORNWELI Is this
day dissolved by mutual constant Nfr 'WlSjFD
is authorized 20 settle the affairs Of said firm.
ANA VIII continue the same business at tue
same place. under the iirlu narne and style of
JOSEPH d. WEED AND COMPANY
SAVANNAH. GA. this 23d day of august tsyT
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DEATHS.


MOL0NEY. -Died. JoHg NoLoNEY, OF the
firm of Power & Moloney, on Aug I'D, at 1890
A. IL Buried 40 p ~
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A new line of Gloria Umbrellas at Bel
singers, "A Whitaker street.
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Removal.

Removal.
The Famous New York Clothing House
has removed TO la Congress, northeast cor
Nor of Whitaker street.
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GERMAN FRIENDLY SOCIETY,

The members of this Society are requested to
meet THIS Wednesday, AFTERNOON at 3
o'clock at Turner Hail. to attend the funeral of
our deceased brother, w. WEHRENBERG.
w. SCHEIHING, President.
A. HELLER, Secretary.
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SPECIAL NOTICE,

A. S. COHEN will, between Sept list and
18th, open Shoe Store at No 1899 Broughton
street He will sacrifice his stock of Fancy
Goods and Notions so as to have these goods
sold by that time Would advise the ladies to
IL early and secure bargains
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ssssa--ss4s.-l--s-=--s
MEETINGS.

GOLDEN RULE LODGE NO. IL, !. o. o. r.
A regular meeting OF this Lodge will be held
THIS EVENING at o'clock.
Members of other Lodges and visiting brothers
are invited TO attend
By order of FRED EINSFELD, N. G.
b. F. Mccoy Secretary
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-24

Open-front Shirts speciality ut Pelsin
gers - Whitaker street.
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ULMER's LIVER CORRECTOR.

ULMEHS LIVE Elk tUHHECTUH.
This vegetable preparation is invaluable for
tenn For Dyspepsia, Constipation and other
ills, caused by disordered liver, it cannot be
excellcd. Highest prizes awarded, and in
dorsed by eminent medical men Ask for Ul-
mer's Liver Corrector and take no other. 500
a bottle. Freight paid to any address
&. r. UIMER, NJ D.,
Pharmacist Savannah Ga
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SCHREtNER'S MUSIC HOUSE.

We have to-day opened several new styles of
Imported Pianos, which are lovely in tone and
case. Please call; glad to show them, and with
nride too
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DENTAL NOTICE.
d R. X O A G H

NOTICE TO WATER CONSUMERS.
CITY OF SAVANNAH,
OFFICE CLERK OF COUNCIL. Aug. 20, 1887.
During the succeeding ten days, required to
make necessary repairs to the large pump at the
Water Works, the small pump will be relied
upon to furnish our citizens with water, and in
order TO assist the Water Works Department in
maintaining much pressure as possible
water takers are requested to desist from sprink-
ling the streets, and are also earnestly requested
to confine their use OF water to their actual ne
cessites.
By order of the Mayor pro tenn.
FRANK L. REBARER,
~ 49,
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A HOTEL CLERKS EXPERIENCE.

Col. Frost, the clerk at Wizards, has
been money lender to a certain extent, but
not Tor profit Every we'll regulated hotel
clerk advances small accommodations TO the
guests of the hotel, and, of course, more or
less of these are dead losses. The number
of people who hang about hotel lobby and
becoming sufficiently familiar 10 ask for a
small loan is entirely out of proportion TO
the comparatively small number of hotel
guests proper. Wizards management Is
very generous. The fellow who is known
at all at Wizards aud cannot borrow a
five or ten dollar bill must be in very bad
way. SO far as financial credit is concerned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-08-09
A Horse Thief Captured.

Myron w. Maynard of Worcester, Mass,
was arrested at Biddeford yesterday, for at
tempting to steal horse and team which he
bad hired of Mr.. w. A. Briggs, Of this citys
the day before. Mr.. Briggs, accompanied by
a friend, went to Biddeford and recovered
his property. Mr.. Briggs said young May
nard came to his stable at noon Sunday
and hired the team, as he stated, to take
his girl out driving 70 the man who accom-
panied Mr.. Briggs Maynard said that he
stole the team because the girl with him had
taken all his money and he wanted to sell it
and get some more. ~~
Maynard, who says he is the gsSSnofM A
Maynard, cashier Of the frei,oht denartment
Vi 'iie Dos'on :" Albany railroad at Worces-
.ei' was detected through his efforts to sell
'ne norse at rediculously low price. He
made a trade with one of the men employed
By NJ. NJ. Trato, Biddeford sewing machine
dealer, to dispose of the horse and carriage
for $50. Mr.. Trato advised his employee Il
have nothing to do with Maynard, and find
ing that the young mans stories did moi
agree, notified Deputy Sheriff Elliott of the
case The sheriff arrested Maynard and the
culprt afterwards admitted his guilt and in
timated that this was not his first offence
Maynard said he was employed in Boston
and had been staying at Old Orchard. He
is of good address.